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They Made Their Mark Trivia Quiz

An all multiple choice quiz about some 'Marks' in Major League Baseball. I hope that you recognize them. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,838

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
641

Question 1 of 10

1. I played 13 of my 16 seasons with the Chicago Cubs as a first baseman. I even pitched in one inning in my career in 2002 as a Diamondback. I am Mark who? Hint

Freeman

McGwire

Freehan

Grace

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2004, I was in my fifth season with the Athletics and Major League baseball. My second season in 2001 saw me draw the runner-up in the Cy Young voting to Yankee Roger Clemens. In the 2004 season, I led my Oakland team with a 17-8 record. Which Mark am I? Hint

Mark Redman

Mark Mulder

Mark Grater

Mark Brandenburg

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Question 3 of 10

3. I was a shortstop for 17 of my 18 seasons with the Orioles. I won eight Gold Gloves as an Oriole. I am Mark who? Hint

Bradley

Davis

Belanger

Acre

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Question 4 of 10

4. I only pitched for five seasons. My career dropped as fast as it began. In 1976, I won the Rookie of the Year Award. My nickname was 'The Bird' because of my animations on the pitchers mound. I am Mark who? Hint

Fidrych

Matheny

Conlan

Blue

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Question 5 of 10

5. I made my mark for 10 seasons with the Braves as their second baseman, before retiring in a Red Sox uniform in my final season in 1998. I never won any award in my career. Which Mark am I? Hint

Lemke

Luzinski

Morrow

Etchebarren

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 10 seasons, I played for three teams at shortstop and second base. After five seasons with the Dodgers, I was in a Cubs' uniform in 2004. Who am I? Hint

Mark Bellhorn

Mark Grudzielanek

Mark Fedders

Mark Jackson

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Question 7 of 10

7. I pitched for 12 seasons, nine of them with the Braves. I spent my entire career in the bullpen. I retired in 2002. Who am I? Hint

Mark Clayton

Mark Grace

Mark Wohlers

Mark Bailey

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Question 8 of 10

8. I began my career as an Athletic. In 1997, I hit 58 home runs, the most in the Majors, but yet didn't receive a home run crown. I retired in 2001 as a Cardinal. I am Mark who? Hint

McGwire

Canseco

McLemore

Grace

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Question 9 of 10

9. I pitched for 16 seasons, mostly with the Mariners and Angels. Before I retired in 1999, I won seven Gold Glove Awards, and had a record of 179-158. Which Mark am I? Hint

Mark Boddicker

Mark Langston

Mark Henry

Mark Jacobson

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2004, I was in my third season wearing a Cubs uniform. In 2003, I pitched an 18-6 record, and finished third in the voting for the Cy Young. Which Mark am I? Hint

Redman

Abernathy

Souza

Prior

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I played 13 of my 16 seasons with the Chicago Cubs as a first baseman. I even pitched in one inning in my career in 2002 as a Diamondback. I am Mark who?

Answer: Grace

Grace began his career in 1988, and retired in 2003. Mark was a cornerstone of the Cubs infield for 13 seasons, then shocked the city of Chicago when he left. His season stats were consistent, as he retired with 2445 hits along with a .303 batting average.

Answer: Mark Mulder

Mulder's first five seasons saw him win 9, 21, 19, 15, and 17 games. 2004 also brought Mark his 2nd All-Star appearance.

3. I was a shortstop for 17 of my 18 seasons with the Orioles. I won eight Gold Gloves as an Oriole. I am Mark who?

Answer: Belanger

Belanger played in the Majors from 1965-1982. His 18th and final season was in a Dodger uniform.

Answer: Fidrych

Fidrych took the Tigers and American League by storm in his rookie year in 1976. His 19-9 record also gave him the runner-up slot for the Cy Young Award. He finished second to Baltimore's Jim Palmer. He won only 10 games total in his next four seasons before retiring in 1980.

5. I made my mark for 10 seasons with the Braves as their second baseman, before retiring in a Red Sox uniform in my final season in 1998. I never won any award in my career. Which Mark am I?

Answer: Lemke

Lemke went to four World Series with the Braves, winning only one. He also played third base in limited roles with Atlanta. Ironically, with his outstanding fielding percentage, Mark still never won a Gold Glove Award.

6. In 10 seasons, I played for three teams at shortstop and second base. After five seasons with the Dodgers, I was in a Cubs' uniform in 2004. Who am I?

Answer: Mark Grudzielanek

Grudzielanek began his career in 1995 as an Expo for four seasons before moving to the Dodgers. In 2003, Mark was shipped off to the Cubs.

7. I pitched for 12 seasons, nine of them with the Braves. I spent my entire career in the bullpen. I retired in 2002. Who am I?

Answer: Mark Wohlers

Wohlers spent his first nine seasons in Atlanta before being traded to the Reds. From there it was on to the Yankees, then the Indians. One of his few career highlights was an all-star appearance in 1996, and he went to four World Series, winning one game.

8. I began my career as an Athletic. In 1997, I hit 58 home runs, the most in the Majors, but yet didn't receive a home run crown. I retired in 2001 as a Cardinal. I am Mark who?

Answer: McGwire

McGwire played in Oakland from 1986-1997. In '97 he hit 34 home runs for the Athletics before being traded to the Cardinals in he same season. As a Cardinal, he hit another 24 for his 58 season total. In 1998, Mark was the first player to hit 70 home runs in a season. In 16 seasons, McGwire hit 583 home runs.

9. I pitched for 16 seasons, mostly with the Mariners and Angels. Before I retired in 1999, I won seven Gold Glove Awards, and had a record of 179-158. Which Mark am I?

Answer: Mark Langston

Mark was in his sixth season with Seattle when they traded him off to the Expos. Only finishing the 1989 season in Montreal, Langston packed his bags for California, where he played with the Angels for eight seasons. He was fifth in the Cy Young voting in 1987. He retired as an Indian in 1999.

10. In 2004, I was in my third season wearing a Cubs uniform. In 2003, I pitched an 18-6 record, and finished third in the voting for the Cy Young. Which Mark am I?

Answer: Prior

Mark only went 6-4 in 2004 after starting 21 games, a contrast to his 2003 all-star season.

Source: Author Nightmare

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